The role of technology in assessment, documentation, and tracking of clinical competencies in radiography education

Making learning relevant by using e-portfolios as an assessment method in Radiography: Educator perspective

“…This was accomplished through the implementation of e-portfolio assessments. The use of e-portfolios in health science education is well cited [7][8][9][10] and viewed as a tool that is less cumbersome, has flexible accessibility and is easier to update content [16] . While change is inevitable, it is important that we implement it in a structured manner to ensure that all individuals involved understand it and are equipped to undertake the change.…”

“…An e-portfolio is an electronic compilation of evidence (often referred to as artefacts), which is created and maintained by the owner but has the ability to be shared and viewed by other parties [9] . Higher academic institutions have used e-portfolios as an assessment method to help ensure students meet subject objectives [10] .…”

“…The student can create these portfolios within higher education and then share them with the educators to monitor and follow student progress. This further enables the development of self-directed learning [8 , 11] and has even become a method adopted for clinical subjects in radiography education [9] . Students document their competency levels as they progress through the year [9] .…”

“…This further enables the development of self-directed learning [8 , 11] and has even become a method adopted for clinical subjects in radiography education [9] . Students document their competency levels as they progress through the year [9] . E-portfolios provide stu-dents with the opportunity to take learning beyond the classroom and gives them the chance to learn a new skill that they can use even after obtaining their qualifications.…”

Competency-Based Education and Entrustable Professional Activities

“…29 Components of electronic systems to operationalize EPAs include simulation, interactive formative assessments, case studies, self-assessment of core competencies, ePortfolios, and electronic medical records adapted for academic use. 28,30 The proposed system discussed in this article is a "smart electronic system. "…”